MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER SPINE-US XIA TITANIUM 4.5 BLOCKER; THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Model Number 48130000

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problem Injury (2348)

Event Date 12/18/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a xia titanium 4.5 blocker migrated less than 1 month post-operatively.Revision surgery has occurred.

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual inspection: upon visual inspection of the returned blocker, it can be seen that the bottom of the blocker has heavy, asymmetrical rod indentations.A review of the device history was performed and there were no relevant manufacturing issues identified as all units met stryker specifications.A review of the complaint history records was performed and there were no similar complaints identified.Per surgical technique: once the correction procedures have been carried out and the spine is fixed in a satisfactory position, the final tightening of the blockers is performed.To final tighten; use the anti-torque key and the torque wrench: step 1: place the anti-torque key over the screw head.Step 2: place the torque wrench through the anti-torque key until it is guided into the blocker.Step 3: line up the two arrows to achieve the final tightening torque of 8nm.The torque wrench indicates the optimal torque force that must be applied to the implant for final tightening.Note: do not exceed 8nm during final tightening.The anti-torque key must be used for final tightening.The anti-torque key performs two key functions: allows the torque wrench to align with the tightening axis and helps to maximize the torque needed to lock the implant assembly.Loosening of spinal fixation implants can occur.Early mechanical loosening may result from inadequate initial fixation, latent infection, premature loading of the prosthesis, or trauma.Late loosening may result from trauma, infection, biological complications or mechanical problems,with the subsequent possibility of bone erosion, migration and/or pain.While the expected life of spinal implant components is difficult to estimate, it is finite.These components are made of foreign materials which are placed within the body for the potential fusion of the spine and reduction of pain.However, due to the many biological, mechanical and physicochemical factors which affect these devices but cannot be evaluated in vivo, the components cannot be expected to indefinitely withstand the activity level and loads of normal healthy bone.As the rods were not seated horizontally into the tulip and the blockers were not torqued to the recommended 8nm, it is likely that the uneven force distribution created instability in the construct.This could have caused the rod to slip/migrate from the tulip.It is also possible that the instability in the construct may have also contributed to the migration of the s1 screws, along with the patients poor bone quality.

Event Description

It was reported that a xia titanium 4.5 blocker migrated less than 1 month post-operatively.Revision surgery has occurred.

• Brand Name: XIA TITANIUM 4.5 BLOCKER
• Type of Device: THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER SPINE-US; 2 pearl court; allendale NJ 07401
• MDR Report Key: 9869255
• MDR Text Key: 184623556
• Report Number: 0009617544-2020-00047
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540448897
• UDI-Public: 04546540448897
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K121342
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/28/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 48130000
• Device Catalogue Number: 48130000
• Device Lot Number: 3DJ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/04/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/24/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/23/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/31/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/28/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention